Appendix C. PMI Exam Preparation

Aims of this appendix

This appendix is about preparation for the PMP or CAPM exams. When you have completed it, you should:

  • be aware of the two qualifications in project management provided by the PMI, the Project Management Professional (PMP) and the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM);

  • understand the eligibility requirements for entry to the PMP and CAPM exams;

  • know how the exam is structured;

  • know what is required to pass the exam and how best to prepare yourself;

  • be familiar with the language of the examiners;

  • have had experience of practice questions.

What are the credentials offered by the PMI?

The Project Management Institute (PMI) has more than 220,000 members in over 150 countries. It is the world’s ...

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